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THE COMMUNITY CHALLENGEWe also work cooperatively with Saudi governmentsecurity forces to help ensure we keep our commitmentto being the world's most reliable supplier of petroleum.Our IT organization initiated a number of projectsthat provide proactive capabilities to ensure data andsystems protection, such as intrusion detection andprevention systems, and anti-virus and anti-spyware. Werolled out a new e-Security system that serves morethan 220,000 customers around the Kingdom, reducingthe lead and cycle time of ID and sticker issuance bymore than 90 percent.... Saudi Aramcois ranked theNo.1 oil companyin the world.We conducted information technology (IT) securityawareness campaigns for 169 plants around theKingdom, and completed IT security risk assessmentsfor 10 major facilities. Safety risk assessment studieswere carried out for a number of existing facilities andmajor expansion projects, including Shedgum and Yanbu'gas plants, the Nuayyim crude increment and variousMaster Gas System expansion projects.We have upgraded the Dhahran Emergency ControlCenter so our Fire Protection Department can bettermonitor and respond to potential disasters around theKingdom. The center uses both land-based and satellitebasedtelephone and data communication systems,satellite imagery, vehicle tracking and GIS software, plusother crisis management tools.We operate one of the largest fixed-wing and helicopterfleets in the industry, and to protect this critical asset,we obtained eight Rapid Intervention Aircraft Rescueand Fire Fighting trucks. The trucks meet National FireProtection Association (NFPA) 414 standards, are fast,tough and nimble, and can operate in a variety of terrainsand conditions. Water, foam or dry chemical solutionscan be discharged from remote-controlled turrets on theroof and bumper. The vehicles are also equipped withinfrared cameras for operating at night or in poor visibility.We are not only creating initiatives to grow theKingdom’s economy, we take a leading role in improvingquality of life as well. We participated in two majorTOP & ABOVE: EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES ENJOY ACTIVE LIFESTYLESAND HAVE A WEALTH OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALOPPORTUNITIES FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE.46 SAUDI ARAMCO